Chapter 36, Problem 8A

How can a piece of iron be induced into becoming a magnet? For example, if you place a paper clip near a magnet, it will itself become a magnet. Why?

To determine

To Explain: The way, a piece of iron can be induced into becoming a magnet.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

A piece of iron can be induced into becoming a magnet by magnetization.

When a piece of iron is rubbed with a magnet, the north poles of the domains get arranged in the same direction in the iron. These aligned domains generate a magnetic field and the iron piece becomes a magnet.

The paperclips are not stick together as they are not magnetic naturally. However, steel in the paperclip can be magnetized by a magnet.

Conclusion:

A piece of iron can be induced into becoming a magnet by magnetization.